A small handheld black device with a round orange button and a logo sticker, held in a person's hand with a cord attached.

Miniguide Mobility Aid

by LS&S

$499.00, see price history

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Professional guidance helps You can turn it on and feel the vibration right away, so it is easy to start. But getting real benefit takes practice reading the vibration, choosing the right range, and fitting it safely alongside a cane or guide dog. An orientation and mobility specialist can speed that up and keep you safe, which is why professional help is recommended rather than required.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The Miniguide is a small handheld device that sends out ultrasonic pulses and vibrates faster as you get closer to an object, so you can sense obstacles in front of you. You can choose from five detection ranges, from about 1.5 feet up to 24 feet, and save up to three favorite ranges for quick switching. An earphone can be plugged in to give sound feedback instead of vibration or to help with training. It is meant to add information alongside a white cane or guide dog, not replace either one, and it should never be someone's only mobility aid. It runs on one CR123 lithium battery, which is included, and it warns you when the battery is low.

Getting it

Try before you buy

Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

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Where to get it

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$499.00
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$499.00

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
$499.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Battery is included. Install it, switch the unit on, and point it ahead to feel the vibration change as objects get nearer.
  • With a guide
    1. Read the product manual to learn the five range settings and how to save up to three preset ranges for quick switching.
    2. Try different ranges indoors first, then outdoors, to find the ones that suit your surroundings.
    3. If you want sound feedback, plug in an earphone and practice with it. Plan on about an hour of practice to get comfortable.
  • With professional help
    An orientation and mobility (O&M) specialist can help you choose ranges, learn to read the vibration, and fit the device into your cane or guide dog routine. Expect one or more sessions depending on your travel needs.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from LS&S — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 4, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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